Construction Manager

About The Role

Brand New Role – Permanent – Yorkshire/ Midlands

The UK has set out its ambition to be net zero by 2050 and the energy industry is responding – together we are building a cleaner, greener Britain.

 As part of our continued growth and project developments we are seeking a Construction Delivery Manger for our Brinsworth to High Marnham Uprating Project, part of our newest business unit at National Grid called Strategic Infrastructure (S.I)

The main city area’s close these projects include Rotherham, Chesterfield and Nottingham, therefore applicants should consider themselves commutable around these geographies.

You’ll manage up to 10 direct reports including Project Supervisors and Senior Project Supervisors with construction scheduled to start in the summer of 2026.

You’ll be site based and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. 

About You

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

• Demonstrable experience of managing complex projects during delivery
• Experience of multi-disciplined construction projects working to deadlines in a commercial environment and awareness of contract management within fixed price and target cost contracts
• Knowledge of quality management and site inspection requirements and the application of Inspection & test plans for compliant project delivery
• Extensive understanding of safety and environmental legislation and practices and policies relating to Construction and working knowledge of CDM Regulations with relation to client & PC duties
• Strong level of communication and influencing skills
• A passion for major infrastructure delivering a net zero future for the UK

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Do

• Lead, develop and performance manage a team up to 10 Project Supervisors to support the safe delivery of Onshore Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) portfolio of projects in SI to cost, time and quality.
• Lead a team in the consistent provision of the formal National Grid Electricity Transmission interface with the contractor for all day-to-day construction activities, and monitor the areas progress, collaboratively resolving programme risk escalations to the Project Director, SI SHES, Risk & Assurance and Engineering Managers.
• Provide dedicated leadership for assigned Project(s) on SI Onshore to manage internal and external support functions to comply with SHESQ, planning requirements and National Grid policies and procedures.
• Lead the effective implementation, coordination, execution and monitoring of all aspects of planning requirements, Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability and Quality Assurance on assigned projects.
• Enable programmatic management of PS resources across projects to optimise performance across SI Onshore.  
• Provide the Senior Project Managers with updates on specific project performance and technical advice.
• Lead the consistent methodology and application and supporting regular site construction meetings with Contractors and ensure the facilitation of regular site safety walks to ensure that activities are being managed as per the agreed Construction Phase Plan.
• Implement a Centre of Excellence to review continuous improvement and capture lessons learned, ensuring best practice is both promoted and utilised across the projects within the region and sharing across SI Onshore and the wider business.
• Support Incident Investigations across SI Onshore and embed key findings within a Centre of Excellence to apply strategic direction to Project Supervision tasks.
• Resource management ensuring your team are adequately trained, have the appropriate level of competence and authorisation processes as required for all tasks and succession planning. 
• Support all respective training and development programmes to grow Organisational Capability.
• Coordinate with the SI SHES function to evaluate and conduct assurance requirements based on proactive and reactive plans
• As a manager at National Grid, you are expected to live the company values, as well as demonstrating and continually developing your leadership skills.

What You'll Get

A competitive starting salary between £66,000 – £80,000 dependent on capability.

You’ll also receive a brand new fully electric or hybrid car for business and personal use.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 30% of your salary for stretch performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About Us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on December 3rd at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews will be held w/c December 15th

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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